Crassus Sacks the Temple in Jerusalem by Giambattista Pittoni, 18th century, framed print

Crassus Sacks the Temple in Jerusalem

Giambattista Pittoni, 18th century

Roman Empire

Giambattista Pittoni painted the Roman general Marcus Licinius Crassus seizing the treasures of the Temple in Jerusalem. Crassus took the gold in 54 BC to fund his campaign against Parthia. The painting is in the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice.

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